![]() Spare Coins and Paper Money - While you probably don’t use any paper money in your day-to-day interactions at the grocery store, restaurant or coffee shop, there are still places that don’t accept credit/debit cards (We know, right?). And in an emergency, you can always use the “Oklahoma” and “Nebraska” pages to start a fire or wipe up a spill. Still a good idea to have a backup road atlas just in case you’re out of range of a cellular network and your in-car navigation hasn’t been updated since the Obama administration. Paper Maps - Do they still make these? Just kidding. Some hotels also offer the option to make late cancellations (for a small fee), which might be worth the cost if you don’t want to go all-in on insurance, but still want to retain some peace of mind. If you can afford it, it’s great to have in case things like natural disasters, illness, theft, or other unforeseen circumstances prevent you from going on your trip. Trip Insurance – Yes, trip insurance is even valid for road trips.Owner’s Manual – You never know when some random combination of buttons on the remote will suddenly lower all your car’s windows, or when your steering wheel will lock due to a tripped safety sensor.Travel Tip: Try not to have anything in your car with your home address printed on it. Contact Info – Make a list of people you might need to contact, including your insurance company, doctors, neighbors, pharmacists and so on.Proof of Insurance – Sure, you probably have a copy of this on your phone, but what if you get pulled over in a dead zone?.Travel tip: If you have a teen driver in your family with their learner’s permit, just keep in mind that they might not be allowed the same driving privileges once they leave your home state. Driver’s Licenses of All Drivers - Don’t forget your license, you might need it to check into hotels, to verify a credit card purchase, or even show the state patrol if you’re breaking the law.Sure, the cell phone has become the de facto roadside emergency kit for 99% of situations motorists encounter, but the further you are away from home, the more likely you are to encounter that other 1%. There are a number of travel essentials that should be in your car at all times, or at least for any lengthy road trip. Comments Road Trip Essentials for Your Vehicle ![]()
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